Police departments nationwide are alerting parents to inspect Halloween candy after discovering counterfeit products containing THC and hallucinogenic mushrooms disguised as popular brands. Warren Police Department officers in Michigan found fake items with packaging nearly identical to that of legitimate sweets during a search warrant. Lt. John Gajewski warned that if trained investigators struggled to identify the counterfeits, children face a greater risk.
Authorities have not confirmed whether anyone planned to distribute these products to trick-or-treaters. Parents should secure THC products like prescription medications and examine candy for strange odors, incorrect labeling, or spelling errors. Arkansas officials reported similar findings at gas stations and convenience stores across the state.
Ferrara Candy Company and other manufacturers whose packaging was copied emphasized that they had no connection to the counterfeit items. Their authentic products remain safe for consumption. Law enforcement advises families to accept only factory-sealed candy from reliable sources and discard or report suspicious items to police.
Authorities have not confirmed whether anyone planned to distribute these products to trick-or-treaters. Parents should secure THC products like prescription medications and examine candy for strange odors, incorrect labeling, or spelling errors. Arkansas officials reported similar findings at gas stations and convenience stores across the state.
Ferrara Candy Company and other manufacturers whose packaging was copied emphasized that they had no connection to the counterfeit items. Their authentic products remain safe for consumption. Law enforcement advises families to accept only factory-sealed candy from reliable sources and discard or report suspicious items to police.
